Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Refael Shmuel Badichi, 6, OBM

With great sadness and pain we inform you of the very untimely passing of Refael Shmuel Badichi OBM, a young boy from Israel who was living in Crown Heights while he was being treated for his illness. He was 6 years old.

Refael Shmuel passed away on Sunday, Iyar 11. He was 6 years old and had been battling a terrible illness. Originally from Beitar Illit, Israel, he had recently moved to the United States in order to receive treatment at area hospitals.

He was known for always having a smile on his face, no matter the terrible situation he was going through, this truly inspired many around him. He united many in saying Tehillim in the merit of his recovery, but sadly he passed away on Sunday.

He is survived by his parents Eliyahu and Orit Badichi

The Levaya will take place Monday, leaving from Shomrei Hadas at around 2:00pm and passing by 770 at around 3:00pm. Kevura will be in Eretz Yisroel.